Man who allegedly drove into service station owner charged in Toowoomba
A 19-year-old man has been charged after a service station owner was almost run down trying to stop a fuel drive off in south-west Queensland.
Owner Clint Weber was working at his service station in Toowoomba on Wednesday when he recognised a car on the shop's security camera feed, as it had allegedly stolen fuel earlier in the week.
CCTV shows Webber standing in front of the car trying to stop the car but Brendan Lawrence Gillmeister allegedly hit the accelerator and collected him on the bonnet.
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Webber allegedly tried to stop Gillmeister from driving off without paying for fuel. Nine
The car was allegedly stolen last weekend and used in a number of other crimes including a robbery.
"At that point, I held on for grim death I suppose, " Webber said.
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Gillmeister allegedly hit the accelerator, collecting Webber on the bonnet. Nine
The car eventually stopped and Webber was able to walk away.
Gillmeister faced court on Friday for a string of charges including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, armed robbery and unlicenced driving.
His case was adjourned in court and he will stay behind bars until he is set to appear again in June.
Police are still tracking the second man in the car.
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